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The RAV-4 Was An EV Experiment That Continues To Be One
WHEN Hiroshi Okuda assumed the presidency of Toyota Motor Corporation in 1995, he fundamentally shifted the automaker’s global strategy. Recognizing the pressure of California’s impending zero-emission mandates and the long-term threat of petroleum depletion, Okuda demanded that Toyota accelerate its environmental vehicle programs from theoretical research into market-ready reality. Under … [continued]
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Another Sign That Gasmobiles Are Toast: Honda Adds Muscle To The Wireless EV Charging Movement
Honda has joined the race to develop wireless EV charging systems that enable drivers to recharge their batteries while on the road, adding a new layer of convenience to the EV experience.
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U.S. Electricity Use For Electric Vehicles Increasing At A Slower Pace In 2026
We estimate light-duty electric vehicles in the United States consumed 8% more electricity during the first six months of 2026 than in the last half of 2025 (2H25) in our Monthly Energy Review, down from the 13–24% growth seen in six-month periods in recent years. The slowing electric vehicle electricity … [continued]
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BAIC-Foton Debuts “Cavan Beacon” Freight Truck in Hannover
HANNOVER, Germany — Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer BAIC Foton used the sprawling halls of IAA Transportation 2026 to signal that its ambitions in Europe extend far beyond exporting sheet metal from afar. At a dedicated press briefing in Hall 21, company executives rolled out an expansive product offensive that combined … [continued]
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Leipzig’s Hydrogen Garbage Trucks Fail The Tuesday Test
Garbage collection is not a technology demonstration. Municipalities need trucks that leave the depot every working morning, finish predictable routes, operate compactors through hundreds of stops and come back ready to do it again. That is why refuse collection has become such a useful test of competing zero-emission drivetrains. Battery-electric … [continued]
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